The Boys' Fete At Wood Green.

point struck him—what were they going to do with themselves in the holidays ? Some boys seemed to think holidays were made to do nothing in . He did not suppose their head-master , Dr . Morris , wished them to take up their books and work at them nine hour * every day ; but they would save themselves a great deal ot work

when they came back if , when they had nothing particular to do , and did nofc feel inclined even to do that , they were to take up their books and glance through them , just to keep their memories fresh as to what they had done during the last half-year . By doing that for , say a quarter of an hour every day , they would come back and

astonish the Doctor at the wonderful amount they had remembered . Dr . Morris was not the man to be astonished at small things , bat if anything would amaze him it would be that thoy came back to School not having forgotten a single thing he had taught them . Let them all come back and astonish tbe Doctor ! The company had seen

fche work of the boys on the walls of the hall , and ifc showed , by their progress in geometrical drawing , they were doing justice to the masters who taught them . There was one point which had never before arisen on an occasion of this sort , and that was the giving of prizes to bovs who had come into the Upper School from the

Preparatory School . Although they had given prizes to the boys of the Preparatory School , yet this was the first time they had been given to boys coming from there into the Upper School . He waa sure this would be a great satisfaction to the head mistress ,

Miss Hammond , and be a proof to her that she had done her work so well , considering the short time she had occupied that position . She sent one boy—Churchill—so carefully and well drilled that he went at once into the fifth class of the

Upper School , and took two prizes . Not only that , but in the sixth class a boy named Higgison came up and took a prize . This would encourage her and her able assistants to persevere iu the work they were doing . As the plays had to come on , and he and others on the platform had to " clear out" —to use a schoolboy ' s

expression—he did not propose to add anything to the few remarks he had already made , except that the company would give themselves and the boys pleasnre by according a hearty vote of thanks to their head-master , the Rev . Dr . Morris , for the satisfactory manner in which the educational portion of the establishment conducted by him

had been managed . He was quite sure the Committee were too anxious and willing at all times to accept at his hands any suggestions he could make which might improve , from a practical point of view , the educational system of their School . He trusted that in times to come , however successful he had been in turning boys out for

the Middle Class and University Examinations , that success wonld be even surpassed in the future . The vote of thanks was carried amidst ringing cheers . Brother the Rev . Dr . Morris , in acknowledging the compliment , thanked the company very heartily for the kind way in which they had responded to

the proposal of the Chairman that a vote of thanks should be given to him for the good conduct of the boys during the past year . He hoped they had given the friends of the Institution some pleasure by their singing , and would givo them a little moro with regard to their plays . He must ask their indulgence to-day , as one of the

chief actors , Reynolds , was , aa they had seen , partially disabled by an abscess which had formed on his foot during the past few days . He would not be able to move about so nimbly as he did a few days ago , and he asked the audience to exercise a little patience and forbearance with him on that account . Loud cheers having been given for

the Chairman , hoad-master , teachers , the ladies , & c , the platform was cleared , and two English plays were presented , the firsfc being a farce by Hugh Moss , entitled " P . U . P ., " ( he characters beiug sustained by R . P . Reynolds as Samuel Skinner , a fellmonger D . T . Piatt as Harry Hyde , his clerk ; and R . Groombridgo as Baby . The

other farce was " Beautiful for Ever , " by P . Hay , with the following cast : —Mr . Simpleton , C . J . Sanderson ; Tom , R . P . Reynolds ; Mrs . Simpleton , E . T . Piatt ; and Jelly , T . M . Nicholas . Both pieces were capitally enacted , the latter especially keeping the "house" in roars of laughter , the " make-up of the lady

artistes " being especially funny . The remainder of the items on the programme were , "Who killed Cock Robin ? " a ballad dialogue , sustained by E . B . Green , as the sparrow ; F . W . Hennah , as the fly ; J . B . Bloomfield , as tbe beetle ; H . M . Hare , as the owl ; and A . Bowes , as the bull ; part song , " The Dawn of Day , " by tho choir ;

and the duet , " When Bee and Bird are singing , " by J . Bloomfield and K . Bowes . The company then moved away in the direction of the Gymnasium , where a sumptuous cold collation was served , and which was thoroughly enjoyed by the visitors , who , on accouut of the numbers , had to be served in batches . In the interval between

this and the sports , opportunity was taken of inspecting the interior of the Institution , with every department of which the utmost satisfaction was expressed . At half-past six the party adjourned to tho recreation ground in rear of tho Schools , whero a number of keenly contested athletic sports took place . Seats were placed all

round tbe enclosure for the spectators , who took the liveliest interest in the various items on the " card , " the pleasure of the evening being enhanced by tho performances of the band , whose players were scarcely bigger than many of the instruments they carried . Afc the

close of tho sports tea , coffee , and light refreshments were dispensed in tho Gymnasium , and soon after ninu o ' clock the yiarty gradually withdrew , to catch the homeward traius , their unanimous verdict being that this had been ono of the most successful aud enjoyable gatherings ever held at Wood Green .

THE ATHLETIC SPORTS . President , Bro . Rev . Dr . Morris , Vice Patron ; Treasurer , J . L . Mai her , Vice Patron ; Hon . Sec , Mr . J . J . Bero , M . A . ; Committee ,

R . F . Reynolds , T . M . Nicholas , C . J . Sanderson , E . H . Simpson , A . Bowes and J . Williams ; Starter , Mr . J . E . Mar . sell , B . A . ; Judges , Mr . F . Cleaver and C . W . Davidge ; Clorks of the Course , tho School Monitors . Results : — Throwing the Cricket Ball . —E . Simpson , 1 ; C . Sanderson , 2 .

The Boys' Fete At Wood Green.

100 Yards Flat Handicap ( over 13 ) . —First Heat—C . Sanderson , scratch , 1 ; G . C . Willett , allowed 6 yards , 2 ; E . Green , 3 yards , 3 . Second Heat—H . P . Richardson , scratch , 1 ; H . M . Hare , 4 yards , 2 . Third Heat—C . E . Myring , 2 yards , and W . Clarke , 3 yards , dead heat . Final—C . Sanderson , 1 ; H . P . Richardson , 2 .

100 Yards Handicap ( under 13 ) . —First Heat—E . Hobson , 3 yards , 1 ; C . Barter , 9 yards , 2 ; H . Graves , 6 yards , 3 . Second Heat—C . Whitehead , 6 yards , 1 ; second not recorded . Third Heat —J . Brown , 9 yards , 1 ; G . Ker , scratch , 2 ; C . J . Roddam , 4 yards , 3 . Final , E . Hobson , 1 ; C . Whitehead , 2 . High Jump ( open ) . —C . Sanderson , 1 ; T . M . Nicholas , 2 .

Quarter Mile Handicap ( over 13 ) . —E . Simpson , scratch , 1 W . Clark , 20 yards , 2 . Quarter Mile Handicap ( under 13 ) . —R . Beaumont , scratch , 1 ; W . Tappenden , 25 yards , 2 . Long Jump ( Open ) . —W . Williams , 1 ; F . Christensen , 2 ; C . Sanderson , 3 .

E _ rg ancl Spoon Race , 220 Yards ( Open ) . — 0 . Myring , 1 ; H . Hare , 2 . Band Boys' Race , 300 Yards . —Blunt , 1 ; Tetfcenborn , 2 ; Mayne , 3 . Tug of War ( under 13 ) . —Brown ' s team beat C . Whitehead ' s team .

Tug of War ( over 13 ) . —B . H . Simpson ' s team beat T . M . Nicholas ' s team .

Half Mile Handicap ( over 13 ) . —E . H . Simpson , scratch , 1 ; E . B . Green , 50 yards , and R . W . Delafous , 60 yards , dead heat . 220 Yards Handicap ( under 13 ) . —E . W . Hobson , 6 yards , 1 ; W . Tappenden , 12 yards , 2 . Obstacle Race . —Jortison , 1 ; B . Farrar , 2 : F . N . Christensen , 3 .

Tbe lasfc item created much amusement , tbe struggling of the lads through and over many intricate " obstacles " provoking great fun . We would suggest thafc the management of the sports shonld

be conducted in a more business-like fashion another year ; it was very loose on Saturday , and to hear spectators shouting from all quarters of the field for the winning numbers was decidedly bad form .

Lodge Of Prosperity, No. 65.

LODGE OF PROSPERITY , No . 65 .

THE closing meeting of the Session in connection with this old and vigorous Lodge was held on Thursday , 23 rd ult ., at the Guildhall Tavern , Gresham Street , under the presidency of the Worshipfnl Master , Bro . W . Walker . He was supported by Bros . Joseph Hall S . W ., Bentley Haynes acting J . W ., J . Roberts P . M . Treasurer , G . T . Brown P . M . Secretary , F . J . Ruse S . D .,

H . J . Harriss J . D ., Charles J . Rich P . M . Dir . of Ceremonies , R . Dyson I . P . M ., E . S . Cornwall P . M ., G . Schadler P . M ., Charles Daniel P . M ., C . E . Ferry P . M ., J . H . Hawkins P . M ., E . C . Talbot P . M ., J . Wood , J . T . Akerman , A . T . Barnto , D . H . Ailom , B . Wallis , W . H . Trask , C . Watkins . S . S . Rndd , G . D . Bailey , E . Johnson ,

T . Cole , M . Cheney , S . F . Chivers , W . Lane Tyler , and others . The Visitors included Bros . F . Kearney P . M . 1743 , J . " Prentice 1185 , J . F . linden 7 GR , aud H . J . Amphlefct . Lodge having been opened in form , the minutes of tho last regular meeting were read

and confirmed , after which au advance was made to the third degree , and Bro . W . II . Trask was raised . Resuming in the second , the degree of F . C . was conferred upon Bros . T . Cole aud E . Johnson , the whole of tho ceremonies being performed in a highly creditable manner . This was the first time since his installation thafc Bro .

Walker had had fche opportunity of displaying his capabilities as a worker , and ifc was admitted on all hands that he acquitted himself to the entire satisfaction of the brethren . At the close of business hearty good wishes were interchanged , and subsequently an excellent supper was served in the Throne-voom , when tho Loyal and Masonic

toasts were honoured . In proposing the Queen and the Craft , the Worshipful Master referred to tho Jubilee celebrations that had caused so much excitement during the week , and which , he said , must have convinced Her Majesty that her subjects were more loyal uow than they ever were before . In their own body they bad

testified the loyalty of Freemasons by meeting in their thousands at the Albert Hall , and tho spirit which pervaded thafc great assembly was such as must have been most gratifying to fche Royal Lady in whose honour it was held . He nexfc proposed the Prince of Wales M . W . G . M ., associating with the toasfc the rest of tho Grand

Officers , present and past . Several of the members of this Lodgo were at the Albert Hall celebration , and fchey were all deeply impressed wi ,. h the dignified manner in which His Royal Highness discharged the duties of his exalted position . The eloquent and touching address delivered by tlie Earl of Carnarvon went homo to

the heart ol' every Mason who was present on that occasion , and would bo handed down as a true interpretation of the principles inculcated in the Craft . The Immediate Past Master , Bro . R . Dyson , in assuming tho gavel for tho purpose of proposing the next toast , said he had been reminded by the W . M . that he was no longer one of tho

principal Officers of this most illustrious Lodge . Still , as a " lesser light , " he hoped to be able to assist them in leading the brethren in the march of Freemasonry , und especially in the cause of Charity , which they had so much at heart . Tho obj . 'cfc of his rising , however , was to propose the health of their excellent Worshipful Master .

Bro . Walker was naturally very bashful , ancl would not like him fco say all the complimentary things he was thinking of at that moment . This was the first occasion Bro . Walker had had to perform the work of tho Lodge , aud they would all admit that he had given them fcho

utmost . satifhictiuu ; ho had proved himself worthy of filling the distinguished position in which thoy had placed him , and he ( the speaker ) entertained no doubt that wheu the time came for him to retire into the ranks of the veteraua they would all be perfectly